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Transferring Texas receiver Cayleb Jones includes Auburn among long list of schools that interest him

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TCU's Sam Carter (17) tips the ball for an interception ahead of Texas' Jaxon Shipley (8) and Cayleb Jones (4) at the end of the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas.(AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

AUBURN, Alabama -- Former Texas wide receiver Cayleb Jones, who announced last week his decision to transfer, posted a list of schools that interest him on Twitter Monday and included Auburn in the mix.

A 6-foot-3, 200-pounder who was expected to compete for a starting role this season after catching two passes for 35 yards as a freshman, Jones will likely have plenty of options.

Jones has prior ties to Auburn -- former Tigers star receiver Emory Blake is his cousin -- but he also has some ties to Arizona, where former Texas quarterback and fellow 2012 signee Connor Brewer is transferring after redshirting last season.

Texas head coach Mack Brown granted Jones an unconditional release. Once Jones transfers, he will have to sit out a year and then have three years of eligibility remaining.

"We’ve talked to the Jones family and realize this was a very difficult decision," Brown said in a statement released by the Longhorns. "Cayleb is looking for a fresh start, and we understand that and are appreciative of everything he did for Texas. We will support him as he moves forward and wish him the best of luck in the future."